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Muscular dystrophy doesn't have to stop you from living forward. Learn more to discover classification, treatment and rehabilitation options.

Newly Diagnosed? Learn More About Muscular Dystrophy

Need to know more about how muscular dystrophy will affect you or someone you care for? Learn all the basics here:

     » Introduction to Muscular Dystrophy
     » Types of Muscular Dystrophy
     » Diagnosis of Muscular Dystrophy
     » Treatment of Muscular Dystrophy
     » Long-Term Follow-Up with Muscular Dystrophy

Living Forward with Muscular Dystrophy

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Types of Muscular Dystrophy

Long-Term Follow-Up

Long-Term Follow-Up

by Colleen A. Wunderlich, MD, MSc

Long-term follow-up is important in all the above-described diseases to optimize function, quality of life, and prevent complications. Coordination of care is usually done through the efforts of a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation physician) or neurologist through MDA clinic services.

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